Revised Standard Version RSV
GOD'S WORD Translation GW
1 A Song of Ascents. Blessed is every one who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways!
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Blessed are all who fear the LORD and live his way.
2 You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.
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You will certainly eat what your own hands have provided. Blessings to you! May things go well for you!
3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table.
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Your wife will be like a fruitful vine inside your home. Your children will be like young olive trees around your table.
4 Lo, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the LORD.
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This is how the LORD will bless the person who fears him.
5 The LORD bless you from Zion! May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life!
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May the LORD bless you from Zion so that you may see Jerusalem prospering all the days of your life.
6 May you see your children's children! Peace be upon Israel!
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May you live to see your children's children. Let there be peace in Israel!
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